I started my career as most people do – at the bottom. After leaving college I went straight into an IT position at a Huddersfield based Chartered Accountants. It wasn’t long before they expanded overseas, giving me the perfect opportunity to develop my career. Whilst there, I also completed a computing qualification at the University of Leeds and polished my skills in Microsoft, Cisco, Lotus, Checkpoint, Citrix, A+ and Novell.
Microsoft Copilot – the first 150 days for SME’s Back in January 2024 Microsoft widened the availability of Microsoft Copilot to SME businesses currently subscribing to M365 Business Standard, M365 Business Premium and Office 365 E3 and E3 plans. As we are now in the fifth month since this development, I thought it would be…
New Wi-Fi Vulnerability Exposes Networks to Eavesdropping – What You Need to Know Wi-Fi is the go-to connectivity method for many Users these days and with this in mind Wi-Fi security is more important than ever. A recent discovery by cybersecurity researchers has brought to light a new vulnerability within the Wi-Fi standard that could…
Guard against Whaling with Microsoft 365 E5! Phishing activity comes in various shapes and sizes and companies need to have the right measures in place to guard against a variety of attacks under the phishing mantle including:- Of particular interest in this blog post is something known as a Whaling attack. What is a Whaling…
Recent Cybersecurity Breaches – A Triple Wake-Up Call for Data Protection In previous blogs I have mentioned that cyber security needs to be an absolute priority for organisations due to the increased volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks by bad actors. Well, the recent spate of cyberattacks, impacting diverse sectors from Entertainment to Healthcare, underscores the…
Discover Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs – Revolutionising Personal Computing with AI The future of personal computing has arrived with the introduction of Copilot+ PCs. These ground breaking devices represent a significant leap forward in computing, integrating advanced artificial intelligence directly into the fabric of the PC experience. With the unveiling of Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft has redefined…
The State of Ransomware in Manufacturing and Production 2024 – Key Takeaways Here at Fusion IT, in our capacity as a Sophos Gold Partner, we have access to some interesting research from Sophos. Since we operate with several clients in the Manufacturing and Production sectors the following report caught my eye. The report is some…
Digital Transformation in the Food and Beverage Industry – Key IT Takeaways for 2024 Background As you know, Fusion has particular expertise as an MSP providing IT Services to Legal Practices and Logistics Firms and, as such, we like to keep track of trends within these sectors in order to add-value to our client relationships.…
13 Useful Pointers for Working from Home Further to my blog last October, I wanted to revisit this topic and provide 13 useful pointers for working from home. Background The landscape of work in the UK has transformed significantly, with a notable shift towards remote working practices. According to the latest data from the Office…
The Sinister Side of AI – AI Generated Scam Sites The emergence of generative AI has brought about significant advancements in various fields, but it has also opened the door to new forms of cybercrime, including the creation of scam websites. These sophisticated AI tools can generate convincing text, images, and even audio, which can…
Microsoft Graph Connectors with Microsoft Copilot: Enhancing Third-Party Application Utility Based on my recent blog, I wanted to explore further the synergy between Microsoft Graph Connectors and Microsoft Copilot and how its stands out as a transformative development for Users. Microsoft Graph Connectors serve as a bridge, integrating a vast array of third-party applications and…